3.1 Overview of Password Policy Features

A password policy is a collection of administrator-defined rules that specify the criteria for creating and replacing end-user passwords. NMAS enables you to enforce password policies that you assign to users in Novell eDirectory.

Password policies can also include Forgotten Password Self-Service features, to reduce help desk calls for forgotten passwords. Another self-service feature is Reset Password Self-Service, which lets users change their passwords while viewing the rules the administrator has specified in the password policy. Users access these features through the Identity Manager User Application or iManager self-service console.

NOTE:The iManager self-service console is available only with iManager 2.0.2.

Using a password policy requires you to enable Universal Password for your users if you want to use advanced password rules, password synchronization, and many of the Forgotten Password features. For information on deploying Universal Password, see Section 2.0, Deploying Universal Password.